Buffalo Ranch Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCabarrus
Nearest CityFaggerts
River/StreamCold Water Creek
Coordinates35.38450, -80.52410

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Length480 ft
Year Completed1956 (70 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage68 acre-ft
Max Storage68 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge50 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNiblock Homes, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/08/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNC00524
Federal IDNC00524
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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